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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,379.96 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,379.96 and 343 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,379.96 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,379.96 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,379.96 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 473,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,326.28/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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